Chilean Flamingo at Lake Chungara on a Stormy Afternoon
by James Brunker
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Chilean Flamingo at Lake Chungara on a Stormy Afternoon
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James Brunker
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A Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) feeds in the shallows of Lake Chungara in the spectacular Lauca National Park in the far north of Chile on a stormy afternoon. The Chilean flamingo is the most widespread of the 3 South American flamingo species, its unusual grey legs with red feet and knees are very distinctive. At 4,517m /14,820ft Chungara is one of the highest lakes in South America and covers approx 21.5 square km / 8.3 sq miles. The peak in the centre is Quisi Quisini (often written K'isi K'isini), a 5,536m / 18,163 ft high extinct volcano on the Bolivia border. The Park is also part of the Lauca Biosphere Reserve, recognised by UNESCO in 1981.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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June 18th, 2017
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Comments (8)
William Tasker
Breathtaking photography, James! You made a great choice by going for the large pan. Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
James Brunker replied:
Many thanks for featuring this image in the Wild Birds Of The World Group William! I've got some close ups of the flamingo as well somewhere, I'll try and upload 1 or 2 to the group soon
Denise Clark
Beautiful series of images James....love them l/f
James Brunker replied:
Thank you Denise! It was an excellent few days, the stormy weather for a couple of them made for some fantastic light conditions!
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